Colt International Ltd Commissioning and maintenance of smoke

Colt International Ltd Commissioning and maintenance of smoke control systems Colt CPD Technical Seminar “People feel better in Colt conditions ” | www. coltinfo. co. uk “Peoplefeelbetterinin. Coltconditions” ” | |www. coltgroup. com www. coltinfo. co. uk

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A brief history of Colt • A private company founded in 1931 • I J O’Hea OBE (1897 - 1984) • 2014 Group turnover £ 146 million • Manufactures in the UK, Holland, Germany and China I J O’Hea Colt Founder “Peoplefeelbetterinin. Coltconditions” ” | |www. coltgroup. com www. coltinfo. co. uk

Current UK Business Markets • Smoke Control • Solar Shading • Natural Ventilation • Louvre • Environmental Comfort Control “Peoplefeelbetterinin. Coltconditions” ” | |www. coltgroup. com www. coltinfo. co. uk

Commissioning and maintenance of smoke control systems “Peoplefeelbetterinin. Coltconditions” ” | |www. coltgroup. com www. coltinfo. co. uk

Commissioning and maintenance of smoke control systems Legislation, Standards and Guidance BS 7346 -8: Components for Smoke Control Systems – Code of Practice for planning, design, installation, commissioning and maintenance. Commissioning: The act of ensuring that all components and the smoke control system are installed and operating as planned. BS 9999: Code of practice for fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (see Colt whitepaper) “Peoplefeelbetterinin. Coltconditions” ” | |www. coltgroup. com www. coltinfo. co. uk

Commissioning and maintenance of smoke control systems Commissioning Process: 1. Complete installation 2. Check for conformity to approved drawings and design 3. Electrical installation Checks • Continuity/Impedance • Insulation • Resistance • Network “Peoplefeelbetterinin. Coltconditions” ” | |www. coltgroup. com www. coltinfo. co. uk

Commissioning and maintenance of smoke control systems Commissioning Shaft: Fans: Smoke Vents: • Fire rated • Temperature Rated • CE Marked - EN 12101 -2 • Non combustible • • Correct control method • Well sealed – 3. 8 m 3/hr/m 2 at 50 Pa • F 300 minimum (CE Marked EN 12101 -3) • Known ventilation performance • Free from services and obstructions Provide required duty + leakage • Overcomes system pressures /resistance • Right way round “Peoplefeelbetterinin. Coltconditions” ” | |www. coltgroup. com www. coltinfo. co. uk

Commissioning and maintenance of smoke control systems Commissioning “Peoplefeelbetterinin. Coltconditions” ” | |www. coltgroup. com www. coltinfo. co. uk

Commissioning and maintenance of smoke control systems Commissioning Process: 4. Electrical Performance Tests (fans): • Test incoming voltage to MCC Panel from Primary and secondary supplies • Record resistance and current across phases • Rotational check – speed and direction where required 5. Mechanical: • Airflow Tests • Pressure tests • Balancing “Peoplefeelbetterinin. Coltconditions” ” | |www. coltgroup. com www. coltinfo. co. uk

Commissioning and maintenance of smoke control systems Commissioning Air Systems Airflow • Manometer + pitot tube • Rotary Vane Anemometer • Balometer/Hood Pressure • Manometer “Peoplefeelbetterinin. Coltconditions” ” | |www. coltgroup. com www. coltinfo. co. uk

Ventilation using shafts Commissioning Airflow Tests • • • Standing out of air stream place RVA across grille/opening Avoid locations where air flow across head is non-uniform Measure velocity at evenly spread positions Do not move the anemometer during readings Take arithmetic average of readings, multiply by area and correct if necessary “Peoplefeelbetterinin. Coltconditions” ” | |www. coltgroup. com www. coltinfo. co. uk

Ventilation using shafts Commissioning 6. Cause and Effect Testing “Peoplefeelbetterinin. Coltconditions” ” | |www. coltgroup. com www. coltinfo. co. uk

Ventilation using shafts Commissioning 6. Cause and Effect Testing • Primary / secondary fan switchover • Primary / secondary supply switchover – Black Building 7. Smoke Test - where specifically required “Peoplefeelbetterinin. Coltconditions” ” | |www. coltgroup. com www. coltinfo. co. uk

Commissioning and maintenance of smoke control systems Handover Demonstration and Training Documentation • • • Test Record sheets Commissioning Certificate Operation and Maintenance Manuals As Built Drawings Warranty Certificate “Peoplefeelbetterinin. Coltconditions” ” | |www. coltgroup. com www. coltinfo. co. uk

Commissioning and maintenance of smoke control systems Colt Doorman Actuator with fire door to shaft: • Equivalent to E 30 S Fire rated construction • Requires a safety grille across shaft at each level • Units on other levels must lock closed to prevent smoke transfer • Local reset “Peoplefeelbetterinin. Coltconditions” ” | |www. coltgroup. com www. coltinfo. co. uk

Commissioning and maintenance of smoke control systems Mechanical Shafts Internal Damper to shaft, concealed by decorative grille: • Equivalent to E 30 S Fire rated construction • Motor open/closed • Mounted as high as practicable? “Peoplefeelbetterinin. Coltconditions” ” | |www. coltgroup. com www. coltinfo. co. uk

Commissioning and maintenance of smoke control systems Controls: Should be Fire Alarm/Application Specific. Designed with resilience, backup and reliability Not BMS, BAS or HVAC/process control systems • Open/Closed Protocol? • Only operate on first activation (subsequent signals are locked out) • Key enabled Firefighters override “Peoplefeelbetterinin. Coltconditions” ” | |www. coltgroup. com www. coltinfo. co. uk

Commissioning and maintenance of smoke control systems Cabling: Fire Rated – BS 8519 Tested for • • • Heat Water Jet Impact Power cables - FP 600 Control/230 Vac - FP Plus or similar from AEI or Draka “Peoplefeelbetterinin. Coltconditions” ” | |www. coltgroup. com www. coltinfo. co. uk

Commissioning and maintenance of smoke control systems Testing and maintenance • Smoke control is a life safety system, covered by the RRO. Testing and maintenance is covered by BS 9999 Annex V • Regular testing – weekly • Three monthly full test • Annual inspection and maintenance by a competent person BS 9991 BS 9999 SCA Guide BS 7346 -8 Documentation “Peoplefeelbetterinin. Coltconditions” ” | |www. coltgroup. com www. coltinfo. co. uk

Commissioning and maintenance of smoke control systems Post Handover Service “A tailored maintenance regime to ensure optimum product/system performance while ensuring legislative obligations are met” • Programmed preventative maintenance - Design implications for accessibility • Non-routine maintenance/plant replacement • Continued certified performance “Peoplefeelbetterinin. Coltconditions” ” | |www. coltgroup. com www. coltinfo. co. uk

Commissioning and maintenance of smoke control systems Post Handover Maintenance “Peoplefeelbetterinin. Coltconditions” ” | |www. coltgroup. com www. coltinfo. co. uk

Commissioning and maintenance of smoke control systems Post Handover Maintenance “Peoplefeelbetterinin. Coltconditions” ” | |www. coltgroup. com www. coltinfo. co. uk

Commissioning and maintenance of smoke control systems Designing for maintenance Removable access panels Access walkway Cable entry Lifting lugs and support frame for ease of replacement “Peoplefeelbetterinin. Coltconditions” ” | |www. coltgroup. com www. coltinfo. co. uk

Commissioning and maintenance of smoke control systems Design Installation Equipment/Controls Commissioning Maintenance “Peoplefeelbetterinin. Coltconditions” ” | |www. coltgroup. com www. coltinfo. co. uk

Pressurisation Systems Ventilation In Car Parks– Performnce testing Q&A Session… “People feel better in Colt conditions ” | www. coltgroup. com “Peoplefeelbetterinin. Coltconditions” ” | |www. coltgroup. com www. coltinfo. co. uk